I got INSURANCE!!!

[CT_Michele]

Well, many of you have followed me for the years I have been on these boards and I receive many pm's asking how I am doing and what my next steps are. For all of you who have supported me and would like to know, I got insurance with my new job! I just went back to teaching after 2 yrs of being home with my daughter and the district I am working for has a top tier to their insurance which offers unlimited infertility! It is freakin' unbelievable! Money has been the reason our journey for baby number 2 was halted, but no more worries. And believe me, I would have been running to the clinic as soon as I signed up, but I have to make sure I plan appropriately. I bet my new job would not be very happy if I got pregnant in the first month I started. So I am planning on cycling when I am on summer vacation, which will hopefully result in a maternity leave for Spring of 2012! Yes, a longer time line than I would have liked, but at least I am on my way and have a plan! I think it is all meant to be, our final ivf loan payment from our last 2 failed attempts is next month, so that will go away. And we are planning on finding a bigger house, one big enough to expand our family! It is so nice to have hope again! Thank you all again for your kind words, thoughts, prayers, baby dust and support.

[zsezse13]

I'M MOVING TO CONNETICUT TO BECOME A TEACHER!!!! CONGRADULATIONS!!!! that is fantastic news. that's almost as good as hearing BFP ... good luck on ur upcoming journey to motherhood! i bet with the stress off ur shoulders of whether or not this round will work and how will we pay for the next round, u'll be prego in no time!!! can't wait to hear the good news!!!

[moorebaby]

michele- yay! i remember you talking about it when you got hired since you weren't sure what the insurance plans/coverage were & also if you had that insurance in the past or dh has/had also, if it'd cover you again. i knew it would work out! as much as there is a lot of politics involved with what's happening to the teaching profession...freezes, less $ for schools...blah, bah... you know what i'm talking about, the insurance coverage is amazing for most of us. do you have anthem century preferred? that's what i have & there's no limitations! we're very lucky. my district is up for a new 3 year contract & they are not planning on changing anything as far as the plan or coverage goes, just slightly higher premium & copays, but i'll take that! so happy for you! funny you say you'll be looking for a new, bigger house...dh & i will be house-hunting this school year as well! we rent right now, so this will be a 1st time home purchase for us...we're excited but nervous at the same time. we'd like to pay off some more credit & save more $$$ & then we'll be jumping in...getting our feet wet right now.

zsezse13- are you really planning on moving to ct? if yes, let me know if you have any ?s about getting into teaching here or anything else. good luck!

[katie99]

Hi Michele -

Oh honey, I'm sooo happy to hear that!!! That is fantastic news! I know how hard its been for you to have to wait and wonder whats next, but yipppeee!
And yes, no one wants to wait to get started again, but you know what the right move is. Congrats! And soon the beautiful Miss Ella will be a big sister!
if you're planning to cycle next summer, I may just be joining you.... we've been planning another FET hopefully when this little girl is about 6 months. Yes, I know thats crazy, but time isnt on my side anymore. So glad to hear from you! Enjoy your new job! - xoxoxo

[angelaezra]

Michele – that is fabulous news for you and or your family! I agree with you in regards to the planning of your next cycle and that will allow you time to cycle during the summer and not have to worry about going to work. I will be following you during the summer!

Angela

[CT_Michele]

Thank you everyone! It is very exciting to know what my plan is. It is a big relief to not worry about where the money will come from for the next try. I feel like everything is finally falling into place.

Moore- Yes, century preferred. And yes, lots of drama and politics regarding our profession, but at the end of the day, I love what I do and I feel the pay, benefits and time off make up for any of the crap we go through. My district just signed a new 3 yr contract, so we are good for the immediate future. And why haven't we met up for coffee yet? Both teachers in the same area, bot might be house hunting, both on this crazy ivf journey. I swear, I need to get a meetup going for us CT ivf'ers.

zsezse13- Yes, come to CT and join us! Not all districts give full coverage, but I lucked out and mine does. Also, CT has the mandate for 2 tries, as long as your company does not find a loophole.

angela and katie- So good to hear from you both! I will have to catch up on your jouneys. I haven't been around much lately with how busy I have been with this job, a toddler, and our photography business. But I would love to know how you girls are doing.


Thanks again everyone! It is so nice to have good news to share hear again.

[angeinhull]

Congratulations! That is brilliant news. Keep us posted.